While in the LBS the other day, Fred said "you know, it's clear you've been bitten by the bug...it's time to consider a step up"...Good sales technique Fred

He's suggesting that I trade in the Lemond Reno for something like a Trek 2.3 - which I will add is one sexy lookin' bike

Silver is starting to ponder the issue, and I want more opinions.

I need a return on value...that is, "sexy lookin' " is not reason enough

A Trek 2.3 is a lighter bike (maybe a couple pounds, but I weigh 170!), has upgraded components, a compact double (i'm on a triple now).

I've done about 2,500 to 3,000 miles in 7 months.

So the question is: What kind of performance improvement could I expect for the few hundred extra $?